Amazon MGM’s recent political documentary about the current US First Lady, Melania, made headlines for a solid $7.1 million opening in North America, marking the highest ever theatrical debut for a non-concert documentary. It has since grossed $15.6 million domestically, making it a respectable performer among some of the recent documentaries, but far from all-time earners.
However, political documentaries rarely earn huge numbers due to their niche audiences, unlike typical concert films. That said, here are the top 10 highest-grossing political documentaries of all time at the North American box office (based on Box Office Mojo).
1. Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004)
- Director – Michael Moore
- Rotten Tomatoes Score – 82%
- Streaming On – Prime Video, Apple TV, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV
- US Box Office Gross – $119 million
Made on a $6 million budget, Michael Moore’s Fahrenheit 9/11 ranks number 1 on this list. The docu-film offers Moore’s perspective on the aftermath of the US following the infamous 9/11 attacks. It also explores how the Bush Administration allegedly used the tragic event to push forward its political agenda for unjust wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
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2. 2016: Obama’s America (2012)
- Director – Dinesh D’Souza and John Sullivan
- Rotten Tomatoes Score – 27%
- Streaming On – Apple TV, YouTube Movies
- US Box Office Gross: $33.4 million
Made on a $2.5 million budget, this docu-film is based on Dinesh D’Souza’s books …read more
Disclaimer : This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by FilmyFriday. Source:: koimoi.com
